Digital Implementations

From Video Conferencing to Makerspace to BYOD

Diana L. RendinaMedia SpecialistStewart Middle MagnetRenovatedLearning.com

Stewart Middle Magnet School

• STEM magnet school since 2000

• Emphasis on aerospace and aviation

• 11 computer labs, plus computers in classrooms

• Many classrooms equipped with smart projectors

• Consistently an “A” or “B” school

Technology in a STEM Magnet School

• Connecting students to STEM experts

• Providing students with tools to prepare them for STEM careers

• Makerspace technology

• Connecting our students with social media

• BYOD initiative

Video conferencing to connect with the world

Designing video games with GameMaker

Learning real-world skills withAutoCAD

Flight Simulator

Moving forward

• Technology in the library

• Connecting students globally through social media

• BYOD initiative

Technology in our Makerspace

Electronic circuits

Coding

Robots & devices

Social Media

Connecting through Google Hangouts

Starting a BYOD initiative

Getting student input

BYOD Action Steps

• Survey students on device use

• Offer PD opportunities for teachers on bringing devices into instruction

• Digital Citizenship lessons/contract for students

• Library as a “model classroom” to demonstrate instructional device use

Contact me

• @DianaLRendina

• DianaLRendina@gmail.com

• RenovatedLearning.com

Makerspace Tech on Pinterest

http://tinyurl.com/makertechpinterest

Slides will be on RenovatedLearning.com